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Comedy fundraising

We run regular live comedy events throughout the year, supported by incredible comedians donating their time and talent to us. All the money we raise from ticket sales and donations goes directly towards creating new resources and providing more one to one support for PDAers and their families.

It can be easy to focus on the challenges that can come with Autism and PDA. That’s why we think that coming together a few times a year for a laugh is a really joyful way to raise these vital funds. It’s also an incredible opportunity to raise awareness about PDA and autism with a wider audience.

A woman in a sleeveless dress holds a microphone and sings on stage, standing in front of a large circular light, raising awareness about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
Promotional poster for a comedy event featuring Ed Gamble, Rosie Jones, Lara Ricote, and Jamali Maddix, in aid of PDA Society, with photos of the comedians and event details.

You're invited!

Our next fundraising comedy gig is on July 17th at the Union Chapel in London.

We’ve got an incredible line-up including Ed Gamble, Rosie Jones, Jamali Maddix and Lara Ricote – we’re really grateful to have the support of these talented comedians.

We know it’s not always easy to get up to London for PDA families, so we’ve also got a few free tickets to give away to PDAers and their plus one – if you’re interested, please get in touch at comms@pdasociety.org.uk.

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A woman with long braided hair, wearing glasses and dressed in black, stands on stage holding a microphone and smiling.
Seven adults stand in a row indoors, some smiling, dressed in casual and patterned clothing, with a fire extinguisher and gray chairs visible in the background.
A man with curly hair and a beard holds a microphone and speaks on stage, wearing a black t-shirt, against a dark, blurred background.
A woman in a yellow floral dress stands on stage holding a microphone and reading from a piece of paper, with a neon "BAR" sign visible in the background.
A man in a white shirt and glasses stands at a microphone, holding papers and wearing a humorous fake wig on stage.
Poster for a comedy event featuring Adam Buxton and John Robins inside a church; audience is seated facing a screen at the front of the venue.
A man in a white t-shirt and dark pants performs on stage with a microphone in front of a seated audience in a dimly lit venue with arched windows.
A speaker stands on stage in a dimly lit hall, presenting in front of a screen about PDA Society and autism to an audience.
A man with a beard smiles while holding a microphone on a dimly lit stage with ornate architectural details in the background.
A woman stands in front of a microphone, gesturing with open arms, wearing a patterned robe over an orange top, and holding a notecard in one hand.
A person with long blonde hair stands on stage holding a microphone, facing a large seated audience in a dimly lit theater with arched windows.
A woman with blonde hair holds a microphone and stands on stage, wearing a black lace top and blue jeans, with a dark background and an exit sign visible.
Two men stand on stage at microphones; one speaks while the other raises his arms and smiles. A red bottle sits on the podium in front of them.
A woman with long dark hair smiles while holding a microphone, wearing a red top, against a dark background.

Will you stand up for PDAers with a donation today?

PDA is misunderstood. And as a result PDAers and their families live lives that are harder than they should be. But since 1997 people like you have stood up for PDAers by helping us to keep providing information and support to people who need it. We don’t get any government funding – we can only help because of the generousity of brilliant people like you. Your donation could make a difference today.